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    March 13, 2026 • By Debbie Johnstone

    Feathers from Heaven

    Many people who have lost beloved animal companions find comfort in knowing that our animals continue to watch over us from the other side. Often, they send gentle signs and messages to let us know their love hasn't ended—just changed form.

    These can appear as:

    • A sudden familiar scent drifting by
    • Feeling their presence, like a soft brush against your leg or the bed dipping as if they jumped up
    • Hearing their distinctive bark, meow, or purr in a quiet moment
    • Vivid dreams where they visit, healthy and joyful
    • Symbolic synchronicities, like a favorite number repeating, a meaningful song, feathers, rainbows, or even butterflies appearing unexpectedly

    These moments are their way of whispering, "I'm still here with you, loving you forever."

    Stay open, speak to them in your heart, and trust that when the sign arrives, it's their sweet hello from across the veil.

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